The distant ancestor of 'thanks' meant "thought". This meaning evolved into "benevolent thought", "grateful thought", and ultimately "gratitude".
My infographic shows the Germanic relatives of 'to think', 'thanks' and more:
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Because good employees are hard to find.
Because good employees are hard to find.
Welke collega leerkracht hier is al bezig met lesfiches in de planner op Smartschool?
Welke collega leerkracht hier is al bezig met lesfiches in de planner op Smartschool?
Ruth zoekt antwoorden in Korea: ‘Waren die stipjes op mijn arm van mijn biologische ouders? Om mij terug te vinden?’
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Ruth zoekt antwoorden in Korea: ‘Waren die stipjes op mijn arm van mijn biologische ouders? Om mij terug te vinden?’
www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20231...